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OO07 BWG

2010 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

223,404 mi
Last recorded223,404 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO07 BWG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 223,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Obscured by trims (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 13 Dec 2024 214,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 214,583 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 206,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 206,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 196,443 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Dec 2021 189,179 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 182,293 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 174,277 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 174,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 155,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2016 123,724 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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OO07 BWG is a 2010 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OO07 BWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OO07 BWG registered?

OO07 BWG is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 4 January 2010.

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